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Population, Migration and Mobility, 15 credits

Swedish name: Befolkning, migration och mobilitet
This syllabus is valid: 2021-09-13 valid to 2022-12-11 (newer version of the syllabus exists)
Course code: 2KG502
Credit points: 15
Education level: Second cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level: Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Geography
Established by: Head of Department of Geography and Economic History, 2021-09-15

Contents

The study of population development, human migration and mobility is central to solving many of the challenges faced by current societies. This course provides you with the key concepts and ideas for understanding population development and mobility at different spatial and temporal scale. Various theoretical perspectives and empirical examples on population growth and decline, voluntary and forced migration, daily mobility, and tourism mobilities are introduced. The implications to policy, practice, and sustainability are discussed.

Required Knowledge

Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in a major field of subject.,

Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.

Literature

The literature list is not available through the web. Please contact the faculty.